Board of Trustees

Grand Valley well-positioned to help students, new board chair says

Newly-appointed chair of the Grand Valley Board of Trustees Megan Sall said higher education helps people find themselves and shape the next stages of their lives. She said Grand Valley is well-positioned to help students achieve growth.

Jun 25, 2020


Sall named as chair of GVSU Board of Trustees

The board meeting also included recognition of other university leadership changes.

Jun 22, 2020


GVSU boosts financial aid by 13%, plans for fall

President Mantella outlined preparations during the June 22 Board of Trustees meeting.

Jun 22, 2020


GVSU holds historic virtual Board of Trustees meeting

The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees held its April 24 meeting virtually because of the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order in Michigan.

Apr 24, 2020


GVSU names new vice president for Enrollment Development

Grand Valley State University has named B. Donta Truss as its new vice president for Enrollment Development.

Apr 24, 2020


President Mantella, students share vision of future student experience

Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella, along with six Grand Valley students, discussed financial literacy and college affordability at the February 7 Board of Trustees meeting held at the L. William Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. 

Feb 7, 2020


GVSU creates new cybersecurity bachelor's, master's degrees

Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella took part in her first Board of Trustees meeting as president on July 12 in the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus.  During the meeting, the board approved two new fields of study in high-demand engineering and computing fields. 

Jul 12, 2019


President Haas honored by Board of Trustees

President Thomas J. Haas was honored by members of the Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees at its April 26 meeting at the L. William Seidman Center in Grand Rapids in recognition of his 13 years of service to the university.

Apr 26, 2019


David Hooker honored by GVSU Board of Trustees

David Hooker, president and CEO of Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park and former member of Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees, was honored by the board at its February 8 meeting held at the L. William Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Feb 8, 2019


GVSU trustees call special board meeting to select next president

The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees has scheduled a special meeting on Tuesday, January 22, at 11 a.m. in the Grand River Room in the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus. The agenda for the meeting is the nomination and election of the university's next president, who will take office on July 1, following the retirement of President Thomas J. Haas.

Jan 21, 2019